Title: Teachers on strike in Bokoro and Kutu: a cry of distress for months of salary arrears
Introduction:
The situation of teachers in the cities of Bokoro and Kutu, in the territory of the same name Kutu, is alarming. Since the beginning of the week, these teachers have launched a strike to demand four months of salary arrears. The situation concerns teachers’ unions as much as local political representatives, who fear the consequences on children’s education. In this article, we explore the reasons for this mobilization and attempt to understand the issues underlying this crisis.
Non-payment of salaries: an unacceptable situation
Junior Mbukela, president of the Kutu territory teachers’ union synergy, highlights the fact that teachers have not received their salaries for four months. If Caritas intervened to pay for the months of June and July, the months of August and September have still not been paid. This situation is unacceptable and endangers the daily lives of teachers and their families.
Consequences for children’s education
The teachers’ strike has a direct impact on children’s education. As provincial deputy Lebon Nkoso Kevani, elected from Kutu, points out, if teachers are not paid, this leads to disruptions in the functioning of schools. Students find themselves deprived of quality education and their educational future is compromised. It is crucial that the government takes responsibility and quickly finds a solution to pay teachers so that children can return to school.
The role of central government
Lebon provincial deputy Nkoso Kevani highlights the responsibility of the central government in this situation. He emphasizes that it is up to the government to take the necessary measures to ensure the payment of teachers and, in the event of a blockage, to find alternative mechanisms. The situation of teachers in Bokoro and Kutu is unfortunately not an isolated case, as other territories, such as Oshwe, are also reporting salary arrears. It is essential that the government acts quickly to prevent this crisis from spreading to other parts of the country.
Conclusion:
The teachers’ strike in Bokoro and Kutu to demand months of salary arrears reflects a worrying situation. Not only are teachers facing financial hardship, but an entire generation of children are at risk of having their education compromised. It is essential that the central government seize this crisis and take the necessary measures to pay teachers and guarantee access to quality education for all.